Thomas Magnum has a new job: he's going to be the new boss of the Montecito Resort and Casino.
Tom Selleck is joining the cast of the NBC drama Las Vegas this fall. He'll play the new owner of the casino, taking over from James Cann, who has left the show along with Nikki Cox. The only way the show was going to be renewed was to cut the budget, so they're gone (though I wonder how much Selleck will cost?)
This is good news for Selleck fans. It will be great to see him in a regular television gig again. Yeah, I kinda wish they'd bring Magnum, P.I. back for at least a reunion TV movie (as the years go by it looks less and less like that's going to happen), but this is a good replacement for now. Hopefully Rick and T.C. can make guest appearances.















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4-11-2007 @ 1:14PM
Isabelle Carreau said...
Fans of the show (including me) were pretty scared about the show's future when it was announced Caan would leave (most people don't really care about Mary anymore since she was rather whiny this season, though having her leave ends any possibility of Mary+Danny).
Seeing that Tom Selleck may join the cast may be what will partially save the show. Selleck has a good reputation and he is a strong enough actor to carry on a show like Las Vegas. I really do hope this casting news comes through.
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4-11-2007 @ 1:22PM
Bill said...
I just hope James Caan and Nikki Cox will be available to wrap up their loose ends from this season. This show's one of my guilty pleasures, and this most recent season finale had about 11 cliffhangers.
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4-11-2007 @ 1:31PM
Isabelle Carreau said...
Bill: When the news of Caan's and Cox's departure of the show was announced, they also hinted that both would not return at all next season. However, some insiders said they tried to have Caan agree to guest star in an episode or too.
Nothing is set in stone so let's hope that if we don't see them in the Season 5 premiere, that we at least properly hear how their storylines were ended.
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4-12-2007 @ 10:32AM
Valerie St. John said...
Well Bob, to give some hope, there has been talk of a big screen adaptation of Magnum P.I. - last I heard, it was casting that was holding up development...But, who could play Tom Selleck - Ben Affleck or Ben Stiller? Oh wait, Ben Stiller is too busy developing the Hardy Boys/Men with Tom Cruise. Then what about TC - Jamie Foxx again?
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4-20-2007 @ 6:05AM
Joanie Foley said...
I am sooo happy Tom Selleck will be on Vegas. I love the show and Tom too. He will be a great addition. I really have missed him having his own series. Hopefully there will be a Magnum P.I. reunion with the regular cast and they will have guest appearances on Vegas. I have been one of his biggest fans forever!!!!
Joanie Foley
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4-22-2007 @ 12:04AM
mary jenkins said...
I loved him before he was a star, he was a model, hmmm
and I'm so glad we all get to enjoy his charm and boyish, twists of fate,, he is my one and only, best , man,, from Mich. to where_ ever he is,, I'll be glad he is there, ,,, wish him the best,
Mary Ann Jenkins,, always,,
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4-22-2007 @ 12:39AM
SALLY CUTNER said...
WOW! I am so please that the hunk of a man, Tom Selleck, will be on weekly, I will never miss him. I saw him at LAX (Los Angeles Airpor) and he is even better looking and dripping with charm, and we women love that. His fortunate wife is envied. Oh, I do go on. He will bring a strong presence to the Vegas show. I can't wait to see him and the cast do their job. sally
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4-27-2007 @ 4:41PM
madelon smith said...
Tom is a big, handsome, sexy guy and it will be wonderful to see him again on a regular basis. My husband and I just got a big, handsome cat and I named him Tom Selleck. My Tom wears the name well!!!!
I have always had fantasies about Magnum PI....even today I would love to get him down and bite his belly!!!!!
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5-31-2007 @ 11:45AM
Lolita Waters said...
I am thrilled to find Tom back on TV in a series. I will make sure I watch each and every week. The swave picture of him in a Tux reminds me of his film "Lassiter" which I enjoyed tremendously. However, his westerns are still my favorite.
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6-15-2007 @ 2:31PM
Janet said...
The man is back!!! I met him briefly in the late "70's when he was a model then. His wife is blessed. Looking forward to see him weekly in Vegas, what more could a girl want: Tom and Josh!!! My husband knows that I 'm nuts about those two guys.
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6-16-2007 @ 10:09PM
Billy Howard said...
Tom Selleck is a very honest and honorabile man. Also a great actor. I hope he makes the T.V. show Las Vegas last a few more seasons. It was a good weekly program. James Cann and Nikki Cox did a great job. I hope fans can accept Mr. Selleck and give him a chance.
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6-18-2007 @ 2:04PM
layne said...
I loved the show with James Caan, but I think Tom Selleck will be a great addition! I'm sure the ratings will go up. Mr. Selleck has a many fans out there-me included. He is one sexy guy. My god-he is still so hot!!! He only gets better looking with age-if that's possible! Can't wait till this Fall!
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6-18-2007 @ 6:07PM
Shannon said...
I've only seen about a dozen episodes of Las Vegas. I always liked it, but never felt compelled to watch it every week. Now that Tom will be on every week, I will definately be a devoted fan. He is such a great actor and may I say very easy on the eyes. Could that man get any sexier???? I am sure the writers/producers were very excited to sign him up. James Caan was great-but Selleck will add a big boost to the ratings.
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6-19-2007 @ 9:33AM
Billy Howard said...
I have always been a fan of Tom Selleck. He has had a outstanding career in acting and also in his personal life. He is regarded as being "too honest to be a actor" by his fellow actors. We all wish his sucess in his new acting gig on Las Vegas. May God Bless him and his family. Billy Howard, Jackson Georgia.
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6-20-2007 @ 12:33AM
chelsea said...
Tom Selleck is an icon. He is one of the most well-respected actors on television. How exciting to be able to see him now on a weekly basis. He definately has loads of charisma and charm along with a great sense of humor. Just watch any Magnum rerun. That show was the best! He will be a great fit for Las Vegas. Go Tom! You sexy thing you!!!
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6-29-2007 @ 10:12AM
A. Kiefe said...
It would be great to see Tom and Kevin Sorbo together!!
The two big hunkiest men on this planet!!!!! Think about it girls!! It's definitely a Yummmm.............. Magnum and Hercules on one show!! Oh stop it!!!!!!!!!
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